Week 19:
Install a rain sensor or a shut off device on your automatic irrigation system to eliminate unnecessary watering.

Week 20:
Avoid watering on windy days.

Week 21:
Consider a drip irrigation system which allows water to penetrate deeper into the soil.

Week 22:
Group plants with the same watering needs together to get the most out of your watering time.

Week 23:
Remember to check your irrigation controller after a power outage for the correct time and day. Readjust the time for Daylight savings time and Eastern Standard time.

Week 24:
Use a hose nozzle and turn the water off while you wash your car and save more than 100 gallons of water.

Week 25:
Consider installing a rain barrel to capture rain water to use for plants and garden plants.

Week 26:
Direct your downspouts and other runoff towards shrubs and trees, or collect to use for other plants.

Week 27:
Use porous materials for walkways and patios to keep water in your yard and prevent wasteful runoff.

Week 28:
Water your lawn only when needed and no more than one hour per zone per irrigation cycle.

Week 29:
Avoid installing ornamental water features and fountains that spray water into the air. Trickling or cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation.

Week 30:
Use a layer of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save hundreds of gallons of water a year.

Week 31:
When applying fertilizer on your lawn, make sure to water it in to reduce run off and waste.

Week 32:
Support projects that use reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and other uses.

Week 33:
Landscape with Xeriscape plants and ground covers.

Week 34:
Delay regular lawn watering during the early weeks of spring to encourage deeper rooting of your grass. This will make for a healthier lawn the remainder of the summer.

Week 35:
Consider installing a smart irrigation controller which is linked to a local weather station. This will adjust your irrigation according to current weather conditions.

Week 36:
Remember to follow the irrigation schedule and do not irrigate between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Week 37:
Remember to check your irrigation system valves periodically for leaks and keep the heads in good shape and adjusted properly.

Week 38:
Calibrate your irrigation system for proper coverage by using 5 or 6 flat bottomed cans a zone to test and irrigate for 30 minutes, then measure the amount of water to determine how long you need to apply 3/4 inches of water.

Week 39:
Check faucets for leaks and remember to check the outside hose bibs for leaks.

Week 40:
Designate one glass for your drinking water each day. This will cut down on the number of times you run your dishwasher.

Week 41:
Soak your pots and pans instead of letting water run while you scrape them clean.

Week 42:
Make sure there are low flow aerators on all of your faucets.

Week 43:
Turn off the water while you shave and you can save more than 100 gallons of water a week.

Week 44:
Bathe your pets outside on the lawn in an area in need of water.

Week 45:
Collect the water you use for rinsing produce and reuse it to water house plants.

Week 46:
To check if you have a leak in your toilet, put food coloring in the tank, wait 30 minutes, if the food coloring seeps into the bowl, you have a leak. Make sure to flush immediately after the test to avoid staining.

Week 47:
If your toilet was install prior to 1980, place a toilet dam or bottle filled with water in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used for each flush. Make sure the device does not interfere with the operating parts.

Week 48:
Periodically check your swimming pool for leaks. You should not lose more than ¼ inches per day.

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